CALEDONIA — Wetlands are more than just interesting scenery for hikers. Wetlands can filter pollution, store floodwaters to reduce erosion along shorelines, store carbon, and provide habitat for diverse and sometimes endangered species. There are 10 new acres of wetlands at Cliffside Park. Root-Pike Watershed Initiative Network (WIN) spent the summer transforming former farmland to […]
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Caledonia Police Department Weekly Police Reports Sept. 7-Sept. 13
CALEDONIA — The Caledonia Police Department shared a roundup of police reports from the past week. Between Sept. 7 and Sept. 11, there were 414 calls for service. Of those calls, 103 were traffic stops or traffic-related incidents. There were five accidents and two arrests for OWI. Regarding the OWIs, one driver had their first […]
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5 Things to do: Labor Day weekend in Racine County
Labor Day is observed on Sept. 5. The day honors and shows appreciation to the American Labor Movement. Those celebrating this federally recognized holiday often use the weekend to take time off to have parties and events. This time is seen as the unofficial end of summer. In Racine County, there are various events happening […]
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Some Racine County recreation areas reopen
New guidance has been ordered for Racine County recreation areas — including campgrounds, dog parks, and golf courses, according to Racine County Executive Johnathan Delegrave. The reopening of Racine County’s favorite outdoor locations is compliant with Governor Evers’ and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services’ updated Safer at Home Emergency Order #28. “We recognize the value of getting […]
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Obituary: Dennis Cranley Enjoyed Traveling And Camping
Dennis August Cranley, 82, of Racine, passed away Sunday Dennis was born in Ludington, Michigan on October 23rd, 1934. He was one of eight children born to Michael John (Jack) and Mary (Hillig) Cranley. He was united in marriage with Janet Heidenreich for 50 years and together they raised 7 children. Dennis served in the […]
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County campground reservations open Tuesday
Reservations will be accepted for Racine County campgrounds (Cliffside Park and Sanders Park) at the Real Racine Visitor Center, 14015 Washington Ave. (Hwy. 20), starting Tuesday (January 3). In-person campsite reservations will be taken starting at 9 a.m. that day. Telephone reservations (262-884-6400 or 800-272-2463) and online reservations (www.realracine.com/hotels/camping/) will be accepted after 2 p.m. […]
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Prairie School Grad Returns To Racine To Make Film
When Carly Ganz left Racine to study film at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts four years ago, she admits that she had romantic dreams of living in New York. But now she pines for making her own film in her own hometown. Back in Racine on summer break, Ganz will start filming a three-part mini-series […]
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UPDATE: Mom Gives Birth To Baby In Park Bathroom
UPDATE: Lt. Gary Larsen, of the Caledonia Police Department, said he spoke to the mother, who is requesting that people know they are not homeless and the family is choosing to live in an RV at this time. “Her husband works and they don’t need anything from the public,” Larsen wrote in an email. “They […]
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Caledonia Changes Carrying Concealed Weapons Ordinance
The Village’s concealed carrying weapons ordinance needed to be changed to bring it in compliance with changes made at the state level, Caledonia Police Chief Toby Schey told the village board on Monday. The changes were made regarding the use and discharge of arms, specifically as it relates to the village’s carrying concealed weapons ordinance. […]
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Our Top Stories In April: Bar Bite, Regency Mall, and DA Pleads Guilty To Drunk Driving
April was to say the least, a busy month. The Regency Mall will be sold, Racine County District Attorney Rich Chiapete pleaded guilty to a drunk driving citation and a man committed suicide in Cliffside Park. Here were our top most read stories from the month. DA Pleads Guilt To 3 Citations, Settles Case Police: […]
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Week In Review: Cliffside Park Death Ruled Suicide, and Regency Mall To Be Sold
You were busy, we were busy — here’s a list of our top five most read stories. Body Found in Cliffside Park Apparent Suicide Regency Mall to be Sold, Residents Urged to Share Ideas Update: Man Dies After Taylor Ave. Fire Sturtevant Man Charged with Slashing Tires, Injuring Officer Police: Man Arrested After Bar Fight […]
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Body Found in Cliffside Park Apparent Suicide
**Updated 1:30 p.m. April 14 Officials with the Racine County Sheriff’s Department are conducting a death investigation after the body of a 33-year-old Milwaukee County man was found near Cliffside Park, 7320 Michna Rd., at 8:20 a.m. Sunday, said Sheriff Chris Schmaling. That man’s name is not being released, but Racine County Medical Examiner Mike […]